A new route connecting Boston (BOS) and Seoul (INC) recently launched and is expected to bring substantial economic growth to Boston. Korean Air and Delta Air Lines deploy the new route, the first addition to the airlines’ trans-Pacific network since they launched a partnership last May.

The addition is an economic boon for Boston. According to Boston-based aviation consulting firm InterVistas, the addition will bring more than $53 million in direct economic benefits and about $45 million annually in indirect benefits.

“Korean Air is the largest trans-Pacific airline and we’ve been eyeing Boston for a long time,” said John Jackson, vice president of marketing, Korean Air. “It makes sense, with our Delta joint venture, to start service there now. Delta is growing fast in Boston and adding an Asia flight will help them solidify their position as Boston’s No. 1 global airline.”

The new route joins Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP)–Seoul and Seattle (SEA)–Osaka (ITM). The partnership gives passengers access to 290 destinations in North and South America through Delta and 80 destinations in Asia from Korean Air. In Korea, both airlines are housed in Incheon’s Terminal 2, making for quick connections.

The new service will operate five days per week on Korean Air’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The aircraft has six first-class Sleeper Suites, 18 Prestige business-class suites and 245 economy seats.

“As a major gateway for high tech industries, Boston is the most popular unserved point from Korea with rapidly growing demand to Asia,” Jackson said. “The city, with its numerous universities and colleges, is a growing New England hub attracting companies in fast-growing industries like IT, bio-technology, healthcare, finance and pharmaceuticals.”

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